Ground School Questions - Private Pilot
Course (Sporty's)
What are the most important weather variables to consider before you make your go-no-go
decision? - correct answer-Visibility, winds, and cloud cover
During the summer months, what situation might cause you to delay a lesson? - correct
answer-The presence of local thunderstorms.
As a student pilot you will be flying - correct answer-Visual Flight Rules (VFR)
When is aircraft performance at its peak? - correct answer-The cold, crisp air of winter.
How would you define a "ceiling"? - correct answer-The lowest broken or overcast cloud
layer that covers the sky.
What are the four forces acting on an airplane in flight? - correct answer-Lift, weight, thrust,
and drag.
How does a wing create lift? - correct answer-The curved top surface of the wing increases
air velocity and is the major source of lift.
To climb or descend in an airplane the pilot... - correct answer-Moves the yoke back and
forward which moves the elevator up and down
What is the purpose of the airplane's rudder? - correct answer-Its only function is to
counteract the adverse yaw when rolling into or out of a turn.
On landing, what is the advantage to using flaps? - correct answer-Extending the flaps
permit a steeper and slower approach
Which of the following are considered aircraft flight instruments? - correct answer-Turn
coordinator, heading indicator and vertical speed indicator.
Which color identifies the normal airspeed operating range? - correct answer-The green arc
What is the purpose of the airplane engine's mixture control? - correct answer-To regulate
the ratio of fuel to air entering the fuel distribution system.
The elevator trim control wheel: - correct answer-Is rotated forward for nose down trim.
The order of operation regarding the strokes of a typical four-stroke per cycle airplane
engine is: - correct answer-Intake, compression, power, and exhaust.
,Most of the heat caused by internal combustion is eliminated via: - correct answer-The
exhaust system
Engine lubrication oil performs three functions: - correct answer-Coats moving parts,
dissipates heat, and filters foreign materials.
An aircraft engine features extra reliability because it has: - correct answer-Dual magneto
ignition system
Aviation fuel used in the Cessna training airplanes is colored: - correct answer-Blue and
rated at 100 octane
The Fuel pump system on a Cessna 172 uses: - correct answer-An electric auxiliary fuel
pump and an engine-driven fuel pump.
In order for the propeller to pull the airplane along, the blades are: - correct answer-Twisted
The electrical system on the Cessna 172 uses: - correct answer-An alternator to provide
direct current to the system.
The preflight inspection begins: - correct answer-As you walk towards the airplane
The required documents necessary to be onboard the airplane include: - correct
answer-Airworthiness Certificate, Registration, and Operating Handbook.
The left wing on a Cessna 172 is a mirror image of the right wing with the exception of: -
correct answer-The fuel vent, Pitot tube and stall warning sensor.
Before you begin the engine starting checklist be sure to: - correct answer-Set the parking
brake and hold the foot pedal brakes.
Prior to starting the engine, set the fuel selector switch to: - correct answer-Both
To use the throttle properly before starting the fuel-injected engine in a Cessna 172: - correct
answer-Open the throttle to about one quarter of an inch
When should you turn on the beacon light? - correct answer-Before you start the engine
On starting the engine, first check for: - correct answer-Oil pressure in the green after a few
seconds
Where can you find more information on good radio communication procedures? - correct
answer-The Aeronautical Information Manual.
The 4Ws of radio communication are, in the proper sequence: - correct answer-Who you are
calling, Who you are, Where you are, and What you want.
, How should you pronounce letters of the alphabet and numerals on the radio? - correct
answer-By using the phonetic alphabet constructed by the International Civil Aviation
Organization.
A UNICOM (Unified Communications) facility is: - correct answer-Available at most
nontowered airports.
The generic term for the radio channel to use at airports without an operating control tower
is: - correct answer-CTAF
How is time expressed in the aviation system? - correct answer-Either as coordinated
universal time, or local time zone.
The proper way to say the altitude 6,500 ft on the radio feet is: - correct answer-Six thousand
fife hundred feet.
All U.S. registered aircraft numbers begin with an 'N': - correct answer-For brevity, you do not
need to include the 'N' in your transmission in the U.S.
The proper way to initiate communication with ATC is to: - correct answer-Give your location,
aircraft type, altitude, what you want to do, and if you have ATIS.
A good rule of thumb regarding your taxi speed is: - correct answer-No faster than a brisk
walk
Airplane brakes are located: - correct answer-On the top of the rudder pedals
To turn the airplane to the right on the ground when taxiing: - correct answer-Use a
combination of the right rudder pedal and brake on the top of the right rudder pedal.
Taxiing with a left quartering tailwind: - correct answer-Move the aileron fully right and push
the control wheel forward.
Runway numbers are determined from: - correct answer-The approach direction and its
number is the magnetic direction of the runway
During the takeoff, the airplane has a tendency to: - correct answer-Turn to the left.
The rudder has enough force to maintain directional control without the use of nosewheel
steering: - correct answer-When the airplane reaches a liftoff speed.
After takeoff, what is the minimum altitude you should reach before making a turn? - correct
answer-After you are at least 500 feet above the ground.
The left turning tendency of an airplane in a climb is overcome by: - correct answer-The use
of right rudder
Course (Sporty's)
What are the most important weather variables to consider before you make your go-no-go
decision? - correct answer-Visibility, winds, and cloud cover
During the summer months, what situation might cause you to delay a lesson? - correct
answer-The presence of local thunderstorms.
As a student pilot you will be flying - correct answer-Visual Flight Rules (VFR)
When is aircraft performance at its peak? - correct answer-The cold, crisp air of winter.
How would you define a "ceiling"? - correct answer-The lowest broken or overcast cloud
layer that covers the sky.
What are the four forces acting on an airplane in flight? - correct answer-Lift, weight, thrust,
and drag.
How does a wing create lift? - correct answer-The curved top surface of the wing increases
air velocity and is the major source of lift.
To climb or descend in an airplane the pilot... - correct answer-Moves the yoke back and
forward which moves the elevator up and down
What is the purpose of the airplane's rudder? - correct answer-Its only function is to
counteract the adverse yaw when rolling into or out of a turn.
On landing, what is the advantage to using flaps? - correct answer-Extending the flaps
permit a steeper and slower approach
Which of the following are considered aircraft flight instruments? - correct answer-Turn
coordinator, heading indicator and vertical speed indicator.
Which color identifies the normal airspeed operating range? - correct answer-The green arc
What is the purpose of the airplane engine's mixture control? - correct answer-To regulate
the ratio of fuel to air entering the fuel distribution system.
The elevator trim control wheel: - correct answer-Is rotated forward for nose down trim.
The order of operation regarding the strokes of a typical four-stroke per cycle airplane
engine is: - correct answer-Intake, compression, power, and exhaust.
,Most of the heat caused by internal combustion is eliminated via: - correct answer-The
exhaust system
Engine lubrication oil performs three functions: - correct answer-Coats moving parts,
dissipates heat, and filters foreign materials.
An aircraft engine features extra reliability because it has: - correct answer-Dual magneto
ignition system
Aviation fuel used in the Cessna training airplanes is colored: - correct answer-Blue and
rated at 100 octane
The Fuel pump system on a Cessna 172 uses: - correct answer-An electric auxiliary fuel
pump and an engine-driven fuel pump.
In order for the propeller to pull the airplane along, the blades are: - correct answer-Twisted
The electrical system on the Cessna 172 uses: - correct answer-An alternator to provide
direct current to the system.
The preflight inspection begins: - correct answer-As you walk towards the airplane
The required documents necessary to be onboard the airplane include: - correct
answer-Airworthiness Certificate, Registration, and Operating Handbook.
The left wing on a Cessna 172 is a mirror image of the right wing with the exception of: -
correct answer-The fuel vent, Pitot tube and stall warning sensor.
Before you begin the engine starting checklist be sure to: - correct answer-Set the parking
brake and hold the foot pedal brakes.
Prior to starting the engine, set the fuel selector switch to: - correct answer-Both
To use the throttle properly before starting the fuel-injected engine in a Cessna 172: - correct
answer-Open the throttle to about one quarter of an inch
When should you turn on the beacon light? - correct answer-Before you start the engine
On starting the engine, first check for: - correct answer-Oil pressure in the green after a few
seconds
Where can you find more information on good radio communication procedures? - correct
answer-The Aeronautical Information Manual.
The 4Ws of radio communication are, in the proper sequence: - correct answer-Who you are
calling, Who you are, Where you are, and What you want.
, How should you pronounce letters of the alphabet and numerals on the radio? - correct
answer-By using the phonetic alphabet constructed by the International Civil Aviation
Organization.
A UNICOM (Unified Communications) facility is: - correct answer-Available at most
nontowered airports.
The generic term for the radio channel to use at airports without an operating control tower
is: - correct answer-CTAF
How is time expressed in the aviation system? - correct answer-Either as coordinated
universal time, or local time zone.
The proper way to say the altitude 6,500 ft on the radio feet is: - correct answer-Six thousand
fife hundred feet.
All U.S. registered aircraft numbers begin with an 'N': - correct answer-For brevity, you do not
need to include the 'N' in your transmission in the U.S.
The proper way to initiate communication with ATC is to: - correct answer-Give your location,
aircraft type, altitude, what you want to do, and if you have ATIS.
A good rule of thumb regarding your taxi speed is: - correct answer-No faster than a brisk
walk
Airplane brakes are located: - correct answer-On the top of the rudder pedals
To turn the airplane to the right on the ground when taxiing: - correct answer-Use a
combination of the right rudder pedal and brake on the top of the right rudder pedal.
Taxiing with a left quartering tailwind: - correct answer-Move the aileron fully right and push
the control wheel forward.
Runway numbers are determined from: - correct answer-The approach direction and its
number is the magnetic direction of the runway
During the takeoff, the airplane has a tendency to: - correct answer-Turn to the left.
The rudder has enough force to maintain directional control without the use of nosewheel
steering: - correct answer-When the airplane reaches a liftoff speed.
After takeoff, what is the minimum altitude you should reach before making a turn? - correct
answer-After you are at least 500 feet above the ground.
The left turning tendency of an airplane in a climb is overcome by: - correct answer-The use
of right rudder
